Dan Gurney from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Dan Gurney is a racing driver from United States.
Born 13th April 1931, dead 14th January 2018 at age 86.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
Participant of USAC.
Participant of Indy 500.
The recorded standings include 7095 points.
First race: 1958 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1962 France Grand Prix
Last win: 1970 Sears Point Indycars
Last race: 1980 Riverside NASCAR
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Dan Gurney's career covers the period from 1958 to 1980. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 17 race wins and 16 pole positions. The profile spans 7 championships or event groups. Dan Gurney is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1958 - 1980 | Series | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 146 | Tracks | 35 |
| Wins | 17 | Podiums | 41 |
| Poles | 16 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 25 | Cars | 48 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (91 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Brabham (31 starts) |
| Most visited track | Riverside (13 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Dan Gurney statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 12 | 91 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| USAC | 9 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 10 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Indy 500 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Dan Gurney took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Dan Gurney moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 13.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1960 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1962 | 15.00 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 472 | 77 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 19.00 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 580 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 19.00 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 25.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 230 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 4.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 13.00 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 600 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 3.00 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 1800 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 | - | 1 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 2280 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.00 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
USAC
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1000 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | |
| 1980 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Dan Gurney raced
Dan Gurney is linked with 35 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Riverside.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeltweg | 4 | 1 | |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Silverstone | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Brands Hatch | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| Aintree | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| Mosport Park | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Mont-Tremblant | 4 | 1 | |
| Nürburgring | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Le Mans | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Reims | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Avus | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Indianapolis | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Monza | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Mexico City | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Monaco | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Zandvoort | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Porto | 2 | 1 | |
| Monsanto | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Kyalami | 11 | 2 | |
| East London | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Watkins Glen | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Riverside | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Milwaukee | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Trenton | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| Daytona | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Indianapolis Raceway Park | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Atlanta | 36 | 11 | 1 |
| Stardust, Las Vegas | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| Castle Rock | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brainerd | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Seattle | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sears Point | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Ontario | 18 | 2 | 1 |
Dan Gurney: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1962 France Grand Prix and currently ends with 1970 Sears Point Indycars, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Dan Gurney: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Dan Gurney in race results
Other drivers from United States
- Richard Petty (1185)
- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Dan Gurney
- Jack Brabham (92 shared races)
- Jimmy Clark (83 shared races)
- Jo Siffert (71 shared races)
- Richie Ginther (61 shared races)
- Innes Ireland (61 shared races)
- Chris Amon (56 shared races)
- Phil Hill (56 shared races)
- Jochen Rindt (52 shared races)
Other drivers in Dan Gurney's debut race
List of teams Dan Gurney was a part of
Dan Gurney is connected with 25 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Brabham.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Ferrari | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Lotus | 20 | 1 | |
| Brabham | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| BRM | 10 | 2 | 7 |
| Porsche | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Eagle | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| Scuderia Ferrari | 1 | ||
| Mickey Thompson | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Team Lotus (Overseas) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| All-American Racers | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| Louise Bryden-Brown | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Petty Enterprises | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Bill Stroppe | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Holman Moody Racing | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Wood Brothers Racing | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Wood Brothers | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Rod Osterlund | 28 | 7 | 1 |
| B. S. Cunningham | 1 | ||
| North American Racing Team | 1 | ||
| N.A.R.T. | 7 | 1 | |
| Porsche System Engineering | 1 | ||
| Shelby American Inc. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Shelby American Ltd. | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| Scuderia SSS Republica di Venezia | 1 |
List of all the cars Dan Gurney drove
Dan Gurney is linked with 48 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ferrari 155 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 4
Porsche 547/3 F4 1.5
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 1
Porsche 547/3 F4 1.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 7
Porsche 753 F8 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 7
Climax FWMV V8 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 20
Ford Galaxie (Third generation)
Ford
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 1
Ford
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 2
Climax FWMV V8 1.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 9
Weslake 58 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 19
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 3
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 3